logo
episode-header-image
Oct 2023
14m 57s

'This doesn't just fall on women': compu...

SPRINGER NATURE LIMITED
About this episode

In this Podcast Extra, two computer scientists, Shobhana Narasimhan and Sana Odeh, join Nature's Anne Pichon to discuss the barriers that women and gender-diverse people still face when working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.


They share their experiences and perspectives on the challenges facing women in research, and reflect on potential ways to move forward.


Comment: ‘I wrote my first piece of code at seven’: women share highs and lows in computer science for Ada Lovelace Day


Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Yesterday
Briefing Chat: Baby T. rex were killers from birth, suggest new fossils
Nature staff discuss the young but deadly dinosaur kings, the prowess of ancient Egyptian princesses, and how London is becoming the world’s AI safety capital.00:34 London is transforming into an AI-safety hubNature: A global capital for AI safety is emerging — and it’s not in Si ... Show More
12m 43s
Jul 22
What counts as a moon? Huge ‘exosatellite’ sparks debate
00:45 The discovery of a moon-like object in a distant star systemResearch article: Hoy et al.10:34 Research HighlightsNature: Moving floors keep buildings from swaying with the windNature: Wearable sensors on the face are invisible to the eye13:07 A discovery of a new type of ra ... Show More
23m 50s
Jul 17
Briefing Chat: Sweet! Elusive sugar molecules found in space
In this episode:00:24 A sweet discovery near the Milky Way’s centreNature: First ‘true sugar’ molecule found in space — offering hints to life’s origins05:05 Mathematical texts give insights into Maya mathematical prowessNature: Mathematics formula found on Maya wall rivals insig ... Show More
9m 55s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2013
Women in Tech
<p>Why are fewer women than ever before pursuing computer science degrees? Lauren Vogelbaum of TechStuff stops by the show to discuss the tech industry's gender gap and whether the "brogrammer" culture is a sexist reality.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href=" ... Show More
41m 40s
Jul 2016
Careers in technology: Women and diversity
The technology sector is perceived as predominantly male, with many women feeling tech jobs are ‘not for them’. This lack of diversity will continue to be a problem until the stereotype is challenged.The BBC’s Women in Tech event during London Technology Week aimed to do exactly ... Show More
19m 33s
Mar 2022
Women in Tech (w/ Kara Swisher)
This week, Chelsea is sitting down with Kara Swisher, a fierce reporter who has spent decades chronicling the tech industry–its successes, failures and blind-spots. They discuss the progress we’ve made (and lost), the responsibility of the industry and its leaders, and what needs ... Show More
26m 43s
Mar 2022
Why Tech Needs Women to Change the World
<p>Neveen Awad, the daughter of an engineer, learned early in life “how fun it was to make machines do something.” As the only computer science major in her graduating class at college and later a PhD, she eventually realized that she did not want to spend her days coding. Awad b ... Show More
20m 18s
Aug 2019
Female Tech Leaders Roundtable
<p>On a very special episode of IT Visionaries, three women who are leading the way in the tech world join Mission co-founder and COO Stephanie Postles and IT Visionaries Producer, Hilary Giorgi for a discussion about all things leadership, tech and building a community of women ... Show More
59m 49s
Feb 2024
Panel Discussion: Women in Tech
In today's episode we'll explore 'Women in Tech' with industry leaders Karin Longbrake, Christine Tsai, and Judy Kim. Join us as we discuss navigating the tech industry, gaining valuable insights, and discovering strategies for success. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that ... Show More
34m 14s
Sep 2025
Opening Doors to Computer Science
<p>In high school, Carla Brodley was almost shut out of computer science when boys took over all the computers. But she rediscovered her love for the field in college and has made it her mission to open doors for others. At Northeastern University, she founded the <a href="https: ... Show More
34m 19s
Oct 2023
Biotech Women Striking at the Glass Ceiling
Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. Visit us at https://www.bio.org/The biotech industry offers unique opportunities for women to advance as executives and entrepreneurs. There are headwinds, however, including unequal access to venture capital. In this episode, we ... Show More
24m 38s